On today’s episode, host Mayuko Fukino speaks with Anne Bloomfield, a field biologist at Hudson Valley Farm Hub in Ulster County, about their American Kestrel habitat management project, which developed strategies to empower hop farmers to incorporate bird-friendly practices. She also shares wisdom on optimism in environmental work, and how we each can bring our knowledge and expertise to the table, overcoming differences to get where we need to go. Plus a mini interview with Mark Dedea of John Burroughs Natural History Society about their upcoming events. Along with a robin song by Welsh folk singer Meredydd Evans, music by Colorado-based artist Lack Lazuli, and loon field recordings by the National Audubon Society.

Hudson Valley Farm Hub / What Can I Do?
https://hvfarmhub.org/what-can-i-do

Ulster County Big Sit (May 6, 2023)
Tiffany Kersten Presentation (May 26, 2023)
https://jbnhs.org/events/list/

Arrowood Farms
https://arrowoodfarms.com

Bobolink Beer
https://www.zerogravitybeer.com/bobolink-saison

"Beakuency" invites the local community to be inspired by the joy, beauty, and wisdom bird enthusiasts find in the nature of our neighborhoods. Every episode features an interview with local bird people, plus a freeform mix of sound made by birds and humans inspired by birds, and “Birds of Wave Farm,” a field recording journal from Wave Farm, in Acra, New York. Hosted by Mayuko Fujino. Playlists and photos for the previous shows: https://beakuency.tumblr.com.